For Michael Collins, Jeffrey, And Me Lyrics

Lyric discussion by 11dString 

Cover art for For Michael Collins, Jeffrey, And Me lyrics by Jethro Tull

I wonder what is referred to as "yellow soft mountains". Do they refer to some features of lunar surface?

Song Meaning

@11dString I have always thought "the yellow soft mountains" refers to the Saturn 5 spectacular exhaust blast."And the yellow soft mountains move under him." Later in the song he talks about turning off the engines, "And the yellow soft mountains They grow very still" What do you think?